There are probably other factors, such as the Blue States offer higher welfare benefits and longer running unemployment benefits (which is one of the reasons some Blue States are going broke). Why would lazy folks in those states rush out to find a job when they could stay home and get generous welfare and unemployment benefits? These folks aren't going to switch to the GOP any time soon.
So some of it is reflective of the economic situation in the state, but that's not the whole picture.
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